Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-03-27). Hazards: fall. About 680 units in the US and 1,700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19091 |
| Published | 2019-03-27 |
| Last updated | 2019-03-27 |
| Products | Home elevators |
| Firm named in the title | Cambridge Elevating |
| Firms | Cambridge Elevating, of Cambridge, Ontario Canada (manufacturer); Seaside Elevator LLC, of Little River, S.C. (importer); Coastal Carolina Elevators, of Little River, S.C. (importer); All-Island Elevator, of Hampton Bays, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 680 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,700 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator and Canwest Elevator & Lifts and other authorized dealers nationwide from January 2009 through November 2017 for between $15,000 and $60,000 |
Description
This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2). "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the label inside the elevators. The elevators have an operating panel inside the cab with a digital display, a stop button, the elevator capacity and a phone box. Only elevators with production date codes 1/2/2009 through 29/11/17 printed on the manufacture label inside the elevator wall are included in the recall.
Hazard
The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.
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